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584 Votes Separate Allen, McLeod

Associated Press

Updated: 4 years ago.

Secretary of State Brian Kemp certified the results of the July 31 primary on Tuesday. Because the official tally shows Augusta businessman Rick Allen winning a runoff slot by less than 1 percent of the vote in the 12th Congressional District, Augusta attorney Wright McLeod has two days to request a recount. (Photo Courtesy of Rick Allen Campaign.)

Official results from Georgia's primary elections show just 584 votes separating Republican rivals Rick W. Allen and Wright McLeod in the 12th Congressional District, meaning a recount might be required to determine which candidate advances to a GOP runoff in two weeks.

Secretary of State Brian Kemp certified the results of the July 31 primary on Tuesday. Because the official tally shows Augusta businessman Allen winning a runoff slot by less than 1 percent of the vote, Augusta attorney McLeod has two days to request a recount.